Location
Leeds
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
21/01/2026
Closing date
11/02/2026
Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Leeds
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK care home developer in their search for an experienced Town Planner to join a well-established and highly regarded in-house Planning Team.
Our client is a market leader in the delivery of purpose-built residential care homes, with over 30 years' experience and a strong reputation for innovation and quality. Operating through a vertically integrated model, the business has continued to refine and evolve its approach to development across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, successful planning team within a thriving organisation.
The Role
Based in Leeds, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning projects in-house. Responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking initial site appraisals and evaluations
* Preparing written reports, statements and supporting documentation
* Managing and submitting planning applications
* Liaising and negotiating with Planning Officers and relevant stakeholders
* Involvement in Planning Committees and Appeals where required
You will be expected to take ownership of projects from an early stage, making prior experience in either the private or public sector essential.
About You
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning role
* Academically qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ambitious, self-motivated and a strong team player
* A genuine interest in the full land and planning process
* Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary bonus scheme (paid twice annually)
* Pension contribution
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* Free on-site parking
* 4-weekly pay (13 pay days per year)
* Free on-site gym
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
Interested?